Getting to know Apple watch. Watch this: introducing Apple watch ; Time out: setting up your Apple watch ; Control freak: mastering Apple watch's interface and apps -- Just the tasks, Ma'am!. It's about time: learning how to set watch faces, alarms, timers, and more ; Keep in touch: using Apple watch for calls, texts, walkie-talkie, emails, and more ; In the know: staying informed with Apple watch -- It's all in the wrist. Siri supersized: gaining the most from your personal assistant ; Fitness fun and happy health: Apple watch is your workout buddy and digital doctor ; Mucho media: managing your music, movies, and more ; Pay for play: making mobile payments with Apple watch -- More Apple watch tips and tricks. App it up: customizing Apple watch with awesome apps and more ; Extra! Extra! Having fun with Apple watch -- The part of ten. Ten cool things to do with your Apple watch.

Abstract:

A guide for the Apple watch covers the technology's many features, designs, and parts, including setting customizable alarms, tracking fitness and health goals, playing podcasts and audiobooks, and sending and receiving messages.

Summary

Take a bite out of the new and improved Apple Watch!

The Apple Watch is a powerful computer that's worn on your wrist -- and can serve as an invaluable companion, anytime and anywhere. Acting as a communication device, fitness and health tracker, and sleek time piece, the Apple Watch keeps you connected --and all hands-free.

Apple Watch For Dummies gets you up to speed on the latest updates to WatchOS, and teaches you about all-new features, such as the walkie-talkie. You'll find out how to use it to set and maintain reachable goals for your fitness; monitor your heart rate, detect falls, and track other health-related info; send and receive text messages and emails; use Siri; get directions in real-time; learn about the best apps for work and play; and much, much more!

Find tips for picking a watch model Get watch basics for newbies Adjust the settings Learn about the hottest apps Troubleshoot common issues

Wrap your head around WatchOS 5 and the updated Apple Watch, even as it wraps around your wrist!

Author Notes

Marc Saltzman is a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, and consultant, as well as a radio and TV personality. Along with frequent appearances on CNN Headline News and FOX stations, Marc hosts Tech It Out, a syndicated radio show and podcast, and is the host of Gear Guide, a video seen on movie theater screens across Canada.

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